Automatic student group generation for collaborative activities based on the zone of proximal development
The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) theorized by Lev Vygotskij can be considered as one of the most interesting insights on the value of collaborative learning: it specifies the cognitive distance reachable by a student in learning activities, given that some support by teachers, and peers, is available. Group handling is certainly one of the main aspects to be reproduced in an online learning system. This paper aims to offer a twofold contribution.